> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.jup.ag/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about the Jupiter DAO, staking, voting, and ASR.

## Staking

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  <Accordion title="How do I stake my JUP?">
    Connect your wallet to [vote.jup.ag](https://vote.jup.ag/), enter the amount you want to stake, and confirm the transaction. Full step-by-step instructions are on the [Staking](/user-docs/more/dao/staking) page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I unstake instantly?">
    No. Unstaking requires a 7-day cooldown. After 7 days, you can claim your tokens back to your wallet. See [Staking](/user-docs/more/dao/staking) for the full process.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is there a 7-day unstaking period?">
    It prevents gaming. Without it, users could stake briefly around distribution periods to claim ASR and leave immediately, with no sustained commitment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where can I check my staked balance?">
    Staked JUP is not liquid, so some wallets may not display it. You can check your accurate balance at [vote.jup.ag](https://vote.jup.ag/) or [jup.ag/portfolio](https://jup.ag/portfolio).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My claim transaction fails after unstaking. What's wrong?">
    You likely don't have an open JUP token account in your wallet. This can happen if you've used a wallet cleanup service. Buy a small amount of JUP to reopen the account, then retry. Make sure you have at least \~0.01 SOL for the fee.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What are the benefits of staking JUP?">
    Staking lets you vote on DAO proposals, earn quarterly ASR rewards based on time-weighted stake, and access occasional community perks and airdrops. Additional utility for stakers is being explored. See [Staking](/user-docs/more/dao/staking).
  </Accordion>
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## Voting

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  <Accordion title="How do I vote on a DAO proposal?">
    Connect your staking wallet to [vote.jup.ag](https://vote.jup.ag/), find the active proposal in the Proposals section, select your option, and confirm the transaction. Full instructions are on the [Voting](/user-docs/more/dao/voting) page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there an active vote right now?">
    Go to [vote.jup.ag](https://vote.jup.ag/) and scroll to the "Proposals" section. Active proposals appear at the top with an "Active" status. You can also follow [@jup\_dao on Twitter](https://x.com/jup_dao) or enable email notifications on the vote page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to stake JUP to vote?">
    Yes. Only staked JUP gives you voting power. Unstaked JUP in your wallet cannot be used to vote. See [Staking](/user-docs/more/dao/staking) for how to stake.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change my vote?">
    Yes. You can change your vote at any time while the proposal is still active by voting again with a different option.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What does Abstain mean?">
    It means you are participating in governance but choosing not to take a position. Your voting power still counts toward quorum.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it matter which option I vote for in terms of rewards?">
    No. Your vote choice has no impact on ASR. Voting activity is not required for ASR eligibility. ASR is distributed based on time-weighted stake only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is my voting power lower than expected while unstaking?">
    When you vote during an unstaking process, your voting power is based on what your staking account will hold at the end of the proposal. This prevents the same tokens from being used to vote twice across different wallets.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My JUP is staked but I can't vote. Why?">
    Voting is an onchain transaction that requires gas. Make sure you have at least \~0.01 SOL in your wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I make sure I don't miss a vote?">
    You can follow announcements on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/jup), the [DAO Twitter](https://x.com/jup_dao), or enable email notifications on [vote.jup.ag](https://vote.jup.ag/) by selecting "Notify me."
  </Accordion>
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## ASR

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  <Accordion title="What is ASR?">
    Active Staking Rewards. Every quarter, 50 million JUP from the community allocation is distributed to stakers based on time-weighted stake. Voting is not required. See [ASR](/user-docs/more/dao/asr) for full details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I claim ASR?">
    Connect your staking wallet to [jup.ag/rewards](https://jup.ag/rewards) when claims go live. Your eligible amount will be displayed with a button to claim. See [ASR](/user-docs/more/dao/asr) for step-by-step instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I claim ASR while unstaking?">
    No. You must either wait for the unstaking period to end and then claim, or cancel the unstaking process first.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a deadline to claim ASR?">
    Yes. You can claim at any time during the quarter. At the end of the quarter, unclaimed rewards are returned to the community's treasury and are not redistributed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I can't find where to claim ASR">
    ASR is claimed at [jup.ag/rewards](https://jup.ag/rewards), not on the vote.jup.ag governance page. Connect the wallet you used to stake your JUP.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My ASR claim transaction is failing">
    Make sure you have at least \~0.01 SOL for gas. Also check that you are not currently unstaking, as ASR cannot be claimed during the 7-day cooldown.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Community Initiatives

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  <Accordion title="What happened to Working Groups?">
    The Working Groups model has been discontinued and existing groups have been disbanded. The format is unlikely to return in its original form.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are DAO Grants available?">
    The formal grant program has been halted. However, the community can still propose ideas via the [Jupiter Forum](https://discuss.jup.ag/) or reach out to AlleyCat or AG for support. See the [DAO Overview](/user-docs/more/dao/index) for details.
  </Accordion>
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